Creating the Framework
The inaugural »Ê¹Ú²ÊƱ Societal Impact Framework was informed by consultation with over 1,200 »Ê¹Ú²ÊƱ stakeholders from our vast community, cross-sector research into best practice, recommendations from »Ê¹Ú²ÊƱ strategic initiatives and the ongoing work throughout 2024 to develop the next 10-year »Ê¹Ú²ÊƱ Strategy. Â
In 2024 we consulted with more than 750 academic and professional »Ê¹Ú²ÊƱ staff, 450 current students, local and global subject matter experts, alumni, and over 60 partners from industry, government and non-profit organisations. Dedicated sessions for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff, students and community organisations were also held. Â
Workshops
Over 30 consultation sessions were held at »Ê¹Ú²ÊƱ Kensington, »Ê¹Ú²ÊƱ Canberra (ADFA), the State Library of NSW, and the National Portrait Gallery in Canberra. Online sessions were available for staff, students, and partners located in regional areas and internationally.
Hear from our Vice-Chancellor and President
Creating our inaugural Societal Impact Framework, together.
Attila Brungs - Vice Chancellor and President, »Ê¹Ú²ÊƱ.
Why is Societal Impact important to »Ê¹Ú²ÊƱ?
The renewal of the »Ê¹Ú²ÊƱ Strategy beyond 2025 provides the opportunity to refresh our aspirations and think in new ways about our societal contributions. We are uniquely placed to tackle some of the world’s greatest challenges through our deep, cross-disciplinary expertise and advantaged position as a top 20 university (QS World University Rankings, 2024). We already have many examples of our work creating benefits for the people and communities we serve spanning our 75 year history. We want to focus on that capability to amplify our impact. 
This will require a coordinated contribution from across the university, from faculties and divisions, educators and researchers, and local and global partners. Our collective passion and skills are a necessity for »Ê¹Ú²ÊƱ to deliver far-reaching and lasting positive change in Australia and globally. We aim to optimise our societal impact efforts through extensive consultation, renewing people's awareness and connection to our collective potential and achievements.
Top image: Sculpture by artist Bronwyn Oliver, titled Globe, at »Ê¹Ú²ÊƱ Sydney, 2002. Photography: Richard Freeman.